Frequently Asked Questions and step by step guides
If your audio receiver is capable of Dolby Atmos playback you should consider having or experimenting with the settings below to get the most possible bass signal sent to your ButtKickers to provide a more immersive experience then just using the .1/
The amplifier driving your ButtKicker transducer(s) needs to have a signal source, we recommend using your AV Receiver's "Subwoofer Output" (which will include the .1 or LFE channel, and possibly the low frequencies of all the other channels).If a su
Download Connecting ButtKicker to a System without a Subwoofer Output Quick Start Guide. HDMI Audio Extractor:. These devices allow you to tap into the audio being sent via HDMI and convert them into analog for ButtKicker Amplifiers while passing the
If you are using the ARC or eARC function of your TV as part of your audio visual system you will want to make sure that your HDMI extractor supports ARC or eARC so that it will properly allow pass through of 4K video, HDR, Dolby Digital and Dolby At
ButtKicker brand products can still be used even if your audio video system does not have a separate subwoofer output if you are using a TV, TV plus sound bar without a subwoofer output, or a gaming console connected to your TV and / or sound bar wit
For sim rigs we suggest using the RI-4 isolator. You’ll want 1 isolator foot per point of contact, typically 4 isolators or more are needed. For couches or chairs, use 1 isolator foot per furniture leg. If you have questions on your specific setup em
Yes! The isolators will not only maximize the effect of your ButtKicker transducer(s), they are also important to support and level your couch and to make sure that the effect is contained within the couch. You can purchase rubber isolators here on o
The ButtKicker Wireless Kit (model BK-WCK) is designed to shake one three-seater couch or, one love seat, or, one or potentially two home theater seats, if the backs legs of the two home theater seats are close enough to both fit on the ButtKicker Ad
No, only one ButtKicker Advance can be powered by the BKA300-P amplifier that is included in this Kit. The BKA300-P amplifier is not sold separately from the ButtKicker Wireless Couch Kit.
The ButtKicker Link2 is a low latency 2.4GHz solution that allows you to send the audio signal wirelessly from your TV, audio video receiver, TV, soundbar, etc. to the ButtKicker Power Amplifier. This allows you to place the ButtKicker Power Amplifie
Yes, the wireless ButtKicker Link2 (model BK-Link2) is an easy to use low latency audio send / receive system for use with the ButtKicker Power Amplifier as well as powered subwoofers. Setup instructions for the wireless ButtKicker Link2 can be foun
Many home theaters have more than one row of seats, with the second and third rows being built upon risers. These risers, for ButtKicker transducer applications, have two purposes; raise and support the seats and occupants, and allow vertical platfor
Advice for individual home theater seats. Individual home theater seats, even if clipped or nestled together can be powered with one ButtKicker Advance (model BK4-4) or two ButtKicker mini-Concerts wired together (model BK-mini-CT). This, one ButtKic
Please see this link for diagrams on suggested installation methods of ButtKicker transducers in home theater seating and other types of furniture. Wiring diagrams and seat installation information can be found here. Rubber isolators, either the larg
Most A/V processors have an option to increase the output from the subwoofer channel. Turn up this output to get more audio signal to the ButtKicker Power Amplifier. This may require you to turn down the volume of your subwoofer so that it is balance
To optimize power and equal power distribution, the number of BKs in a BK system needs to be an even number. When the number of BKs in the system is an odd number, a “Dummy Load” should be included as a final BK to make the total number even. A Dummy
Wire size and length based on transducer. If you have this device. Maximum wire length (feet). Recommended minimum wire size (AWG). 1x LFE. 50. 16. 2x LFE (parallel). 50. 12. 2x BK4 (series). 50. 18. 2x BK4 (parallel). 50. 12. 4x BK4 (series/parallel
We do not recommend using any other amplifiers to be used with ButtKicker brand transducers for consumer use. Additionally, we are unable to support amplifiers other than ButtKicker amplifiers. If you have a different brand of amplifier and need supp
Your home theater system has developed a "Ground Loop" which is caused by having more than one ground connection in the system. Most likely, your cable TV combined with the ground of the ButtKicker power amplifier power cord is causing interference i